Reflexes, or reflex actions, are involuntary, almost instantaneous movements in response to a specific stimulus. Reflex arcs that contain only two neurons, a sensory and a motor neuron, are considered monosynaptic. Examples of monosynaptic reflex arcs in humans include the patellar reflex and the Achilles reflex.
A microwave oven uses microwaves. This is a kind of electromagnetic wave. The energy source for the microwave oven is AC (alternating current, electricity), available in many houses.
1 An example of microwave is a type of cooking that uses energy waves to cook food; microwave cooking. 2  An example of microwave is frozen foods that are made to cook very quickly; microwave food.